High school students teach elementary students how to measure and graph water temperature.
Objectives
Students will use the scientific process and habitats of mind to solve problems.
Students will understand that science, technology and society are interwoven and interdependent.
Procedure
Students go on a field trip to a lake or pond.
Students collaborate with high school students to understand the process of measuring water temperature.
Students graph water temperature using probe software and a Palm.
Students take pictures of various locations surrounding the pond or lake.
Sunshine State Standards
SC.F.1.1.1
SC.G.1.1.3
SC.H.1.1.4
SC.H.3.1.1
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices
(e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCR's, audiotapes,
and other technologies.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.
Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
Materials
Palm
Palm Pix cameras
ImagiProbe software
Alternatives/Extensions
Students write up their observations in a word processing program.
Students create their own experiment in the classroom or at school.
Students create a web page on their experience using pictures and written observations.
Students create a video from the pictures with text and audio.
